Caprese Pesto Chicken Skewers

Ingredients

basil pesto

0.17 cup

balsamic vinegar

1 tbsp

honey

Egg-freemaple syrup

2/3 tbsp2/3 tbsp

lemonjuiced

1

chili flakes

0.08 tsp

salt

to taste

black pepper

to taste

chicken breastcubed

Vegetarianextra-firm tofu pressed and cubedpat dry, sear longer for color

2/3 lb1/2 lb

olive oil

1 tbsp

cherry tomatoes

1/2 lb

burrata cheese

Dairy-freemarinated firm tofu cubed

2 2/3 oz2 2/3 oz

fresh mozzarella balls

Dairy-freemarinated firm tofu cubed

2 2/3 oz2 2/3 oz

fresh basil

0.17 cup

wooden skewerssoaked

4

Method

1. 01Combine pesto, balsamic vinegar, honey, and lemon juice in a jar. Season with chili flakes, salt, and pepper.
2. 02Toss chicken with half the vinaigrette and 1 tbsp olive oil in one bowl. Toss tomatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper in another.
3. 03Heat grill, grill pan, or skillet to medium-high. Thread chicken and tomatoes alternately onto skewers.
4. 04Grill skewers until lightly charred and cooked through, turning occasionally, about 10 to 12 minutes.12 min
5. 05Toss mozzarella balls with a few tablespoons of vinaigrette. Arrange mozzarella and burrata on a serving plate.
6. 06Place skewers over cheese. Spoon remaining vinaigrette over everything. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Top with basil, salt, pepper, and chili flakes.